Calendar of National Singles Square Dance Events

This list is published to encourage singles to visit those special dances and festivals.  Information is gleaned from flyers and press releases.  Anyone considering attending should verify with sponsors that the event dates and venues are still accurate.

August 13-16, 2008 Ninth USA West Square Dance Convention - Pendleton, Oregon
  USAWest is a square dance convention for the western United States, organized to provide an intermediate experience somewhere between local state festivals and the National Square Dance Convention®

For more info check the website: www.usawestor.com
 

August 22-24, 2008 Second Annual Hot August Nights & Cool Rootbeer Floats - Albuquerque, NM
  Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4915 Hawkins NE, Albuquerque, NM.

Callers: Mike, 'D' and Drew Bramlett.

Cuers: Ronnie & Bonnie Bond.

Plus with announced Advanced. Singles Welcome!

Cost: Before July 1, 2008: $55 per couple; $27.50 per person. After July 1 , 2008: $60 per couple; $30 per person.

Contact: Lin, 505.286.9000. E-mail: linmiller@earthlink.net
 

August 28-31, 2008 38th Annual Dance-A-Rama - Nashville, Tennessee
  The 38th Annual Dance-A-Rama, sponsored by the Singles Square Dancers, USA (SSDUSA) will be held Labor Day Weekend in Nashville, TN
 
Host club is Tennessee Singles Square Dance Association (TSSDA). 
 
All activities will be held at the host hotel, Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, located at 2025 Metro Center Blvd., Nashville,  phone (615) 259-4343 or (800) 457-4460

Callers:  Tim Crawford (Canada), Tim Marriner (North Carolina) and Tim Tyl (Texas), Joe Groins (TN), Tom Nickel (WI), Gary Kincaide (TN), Wayne Mahathey (AL)

Cuers:    Pat & Joe Hilton (MO), Bill & Martha Buck (LA), and Kathy & Tom Nickel (WI) 
Janette Bowen (TN) will be cueing lines.

Theme is "Melodies Memories"

Advance Registration is $40 per person; after August 1, 2008 - $45 per person and includes one year membership to SSDUSA

Tours Offered:  Jack Daniel's Distillery (Thursday);
Discover Nashville City Tour (Fri or Sat);
World Famous Grand Ole Opry (Friday);
General Jackson Showboat Luncheon Cruise (Saturday); and
the Hermitage Mansion Tour (Sat or Sun)

FMI:  Ron Holland (615) 268-3797 or Charlene Henderson (615) 473-2864

Website:  www.dar2008.ssdusa.org

Email 38dar@charter.net

 

October 24-25, 2008 29th Annual Single-Rama - Sebring, FL
  Sponsored By Florida Singles Association.

Kenilworth Lodge, 836 Se Lakeview Dr, Sebring Fl,

1 -800-423-5939 - Tell them you are with FASSRD when making Reservations.

Caller: Mike Doughty.

Cuer: Charlie & Leona Lovelace.

Cost: $25/Person Advance; $30 At The Door.

Contact: Mary Lou Pelz, 4815 Southland Drive, Jacksonville Fl 32207, 904-733-1869. E-mail: maryloupelz@aol.com
 

February 20-21, 2009 19th Annual Sweetheart Weekend - Wyndham, Virginia Beach, VA
  Callers: Tim Crawford, Bill Harrison, Steve Jacques, Jeremy Butler, Matt Worley, and Bob Worley.

Cuers: Judy & Ed Jaworski, John & Patty Toll, and Steve & Irene Bradt.

Website: www.sweetheart.greatdances.net

For more information please call (757) 467-2557.
 

March 19-21, 2009 WASCA 50th Spring Square & Round Dance Festival - Alexandria, VA
  "Happy 50th Birthday." Hosted by WASCA (Washington Area Square and Round Dance Cooperative Association).
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Rd., Alexandria, VA.

Callers: Tom Miller, PA; Mike Sikorsky, AZ; Tim Marriner, NC; Tim Crawford, Canada; Mike Callahan, NY; Mike Jacobs, NJ; Jim Lee, Canada; Jerry Biggerstaff, NC.

Cuers: George & Pamela Hurd, TX; Ralph & Joan Collipi, NH; Carol & Allen Lillefield, IN.

Levels of square dancing: Mainstream, Plus, Plus DBD, Advanced, Challenge. Rounds: Phase II-VI. Clogging.

E-mail: 2009FestivalRegistration@wascaclubs.com.

Housing Reservations: For festival rates: Contact Jay Kolakoski, 703-455-3009 or
E-mail: 2009FestivalHousing@wascaclubs.com.

Visit the Festival Website at http://www.wascaclubs.com/pages/was-ca-spring-festivals/upcoming-festival-50th-2009.php

 

April 30- May 3, 2009 29th Annual New Mexico Singles Square Dance Fling - Albuquerque, NM
  May Day Fantasy. Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4915 Hawkins, NE, Albuquerque, NM.

Callers: Tim Tyl, White Oak, TX & Richard Lane, Placitas, NM.

Cuers: Bob & Sally Nolen, Los Alamos, NM.

Contact: Gerry Dunbar, 15 Calle Pueblo Pinado NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120, 505-839-4962.

E-mail: dukedancerl23@msn.com

 

June 24-27, 2009 58th National Square Dance Convention California Dreamin' - Long Beach, CA
  Join callers, cuers, and dancers from all over the world at this great annual event. In addition to more dancing than anyone could possibly keep up with, there are tours, educational panels, clinics, and much more fun. Check out the details on the website: www.58nsdc.org


 

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